FT Staff: Career Advisor

Reporting to the Director of Experiential Learning and Career Development, the Career Advisor for the

Experiential Learning and Career Development Center, is responsible for coordinating and supervising career

planning programs for students and providing counseling services on an individual and group basis, using

aptitude, personality, interest, and values inventories and computer guidance systems. This position will also

present outreach programming and workshops to students in classroom settings, residence halls, and student

organizations. The Career Advisor serves as the liaison between career services, academic advising, new student

programs, and faculty advisers at the University.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide students and alumni individual assistance in defining career options, developing employment

skills, and job-search procedures.

• Administer assessment instruments and computerized career guidance systems as needed.

• Provides administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within Experiential

Learning & Career Development.

• Collaborate with the University Divisions and Offices to teach prospective and new students how to

access advising and counseling-related programs and services.

• Responds to a variety of inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. staff, students,

public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information or direction and/or facilitating

communication among parties.

• Handles preparations, scheduling, logistics, and other various requirements for travel. Submits

requisitions with direction from manager.

• Assists in writing routine reports and correspondence, and assists with the development of

project/program materials.

• Present outreach programs and workshops to students in classroom settings, residence halls, and

student organizations.

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training and skill development workshops to include resume

preparation, job-search strategies, career information technology including Internet links, interview

skills, and experiential learning preparation

• Coordinate resources in support of programming and independent student accessibility including

Internet links, Career Services Management tools, email, employer directories, employment vacancy

bulletins, etc..

• Assist with the training of paraprofessionals as career development ambassadors.

• Collect and analyze data pertinent to counseling, teaching, and retention of students participating in

targeted career planning programs and services for the annual report.

• Take advantage of in-service training and other opportunities for professional development, including

attendance at off-campus activities and generally staying current in the field;

• Maintain proper communication and supportive relations at all times with all other units of the division

and the college, providing assistance in carrying out their respective functions;

• Create a friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and the public;

• Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Director of

Experiential Learning and Career Development, Associate Vice President, Vice President, or

President in meeting the needs of the program, department, division and the college.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors' Degree from an accredited four year institution required; Master's degree in Career

Counseling, Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.

• 2+ years' experience providing internship program development, career counseling, vocational counseling

or performing related work, preferably in a college and/or university setting (graduate school experience

will be considered).

• Ability to effectively counsel/advise college students in areas of career planning and academic

development required

• Experience using Career Services Management tools such as Symplicity, Handshake or CSO preferred.

• Knowledge and experience working with advising and leadership programs and an understanding of

student development theory and student personnel administration required.

• Professional group presentation experience.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive interpersonal relations throughout the college and

the community.

• Demonstrated competence in computer technologies, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and

presentation programs required.

Other Competencies:

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision,

commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written

presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization,

decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects

simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally),

bending, and carrying. Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly

required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.